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Garda’s presence across Dublin will increase significantly from midnight as authorities seek to ensure compliance with public health measures imposed after the county entered Level 3 of the Government’s Plan to Live with Covid-19.
Operation Fanacht will see a high level of Gardaí visibility on foot, in cars and by bicycle to support the new health guidelines, particularly when it comes to social distancing and gathering in large groups in public spaces.
Garda checkpoints will also be established throughout the county with staff from the surrounding counties focusing on patrolling the destination’s public services and open spaces.
A Garda spokesman said the force would continue to adopt “a graduated police response based on its tradition of consent policing.”
“This has seen [gardaí] engage, educate, encourage and, as a last resort, enforce, ”he said.
Meanwhile, Operation Navigation, which focuses on compliance with public health regulations by licensed establishments, will continue nationwide with files prepared for the DPP in cases of potential violations.
“As a community, we must all come together to protect ourselves once again and protect the most vulnerable,” said Deputy Commissioner for Surveillance and Security, John Twomey.
“It is vital that each person do their part and adhere to public health regulations and guidelines to reduce the increasing spread of Covid-19,” he added.
He stressed that gardaí was ready to support local people and communities, particularly the most vulnerable.
“If you feel isolated or need help shopping, picking up your prescription or anything else similar, contact your local Garda station,” he said.
He added that the Gardaí were “fully aware of the impact that increased restrictions can have on those who are victims of domestic abuse and do not feel safe in their homes.” And he stressed that people who felt they were in danger could call 999 at any time.
“If you think you are not in immediate danger and need advice and assistance, you can visit or call your local Garda station and ask to speak to a Garda in private. If you know of someone who cannot speak for themselves, please contact your local Garda station, ”he concluded.
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